Directions

2Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.

3Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.

4Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.

Notes

Notes

Tips

Expert Tips

10-inch skillet; 2-quart baking pan or casserole

For 18 grams of fat and 465 calories per serving, substitute ground turkey for the beef and reduced-fat Cheddar cheese for the Monterey Jack cheese.

For a flavor with more zip, use Monterey Jack cheese with jalapeño peppers or, as it's also known, pepper Jack cheese.

To spice up the flavor, next time try a higher spice level of salsa. If it is too hot, cool it with sour cream. Salsa comes in mild, hot and extra-hot.

Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Rinsing canned beans results in a cleaner taste and can reduce digestive problems.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Information

NUTRITION INFORMATION PER SERVING

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories

520

(

Calories from Fat

235),

% Daily Value

Total Fat

26g

26%

(Saturated Fat

12g,

12%

),

Cholesterol

90mg

90%;

Sodium

1020mg

1020%;

Total Carbohydrate

45g

45%

(Dietary Fiber

14g

14%

),

Protein

41g

41%

;

% Daily Value*:

Exchanges:

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Recipe Step Photos

1Heat the oven to 375°.

2Cook the beef in the skillet over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until brown; drain.

3Rinse and drain the beans in a strainer. Mix the beef, beans, tomato sauce, salsa and chili powder in the ungreased baking pan.

4Cover with lid or aluminum foil and bake 40 to 45 minutes, stirring once or twice, until hot and bubbly. Carefully remove the lid, and sprinkle cheese over the top. Continue baking uncovered about 5 minutes or until the cheese is melted.